Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection

This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Uruguay 1916. Insignia a-j

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. Engineer Corps Colonel, Service

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. Cavalry, Trooper, campaign

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. Cavalry, Major, Gala

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. Cavalry, Junior officer, Service, pelisse

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. Cavalry trooper, Summer Service

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. Artillery, 1st Lieut., Review Order

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957 Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. a) Peliise for officers; b) & c) oficer's duster

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. a) Infantry officer. b) Cavalry officer. c) Cavalry officer, service

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. a) General's, service; b) Infantry staff off. field; c) Trooper, service

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. a) brigadier general; b) officers, service; c) trooper, service

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Uruguay 1916. 1st Sergeant, Infantry, full dress

1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' 1 of 25 ink and gouache drawings of uniforms figures, insignia and accessories (by Hefter). In red cloth portfolio titled 'Uruguayan Army Uniforms, 1916' Small upright folio. Mexico City, Hefter, 1956-1957. Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection, Brown University Library Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Urilis ad bellum, non semter ambulet aetas

One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with sword and spear standing on hillside. One of a suite of 15 engraved plates of figures in military costume engraved by Heinrich Ulrich; figure with sword and spear standing on hillside. Bound in 3/4 red morocco and red marble boards tamped gold "Heinrich Ulrich - Military Costume - c. 1600"; margins trimmed close, slightly soiled. Leichtenstein-Hauslab Collection, 1951. Series title supplied by cataloger.

Uri 1840: Infanterie - Tambour und Sapeur

14th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; drummer in blue uniform, with drum slung over back, walking down road with sapper, in white apron, carrying axe. 14th in collection of 15 mounted colored plates of uniform figures, after Elzingre, with captions in German and French; drummer in blue uniform, with drum slung over back, walking down road with sapper, in white apron, carrying axe. Unbound; clean; in red cloth portfolio, white leather labels stamped gold. N.Y., Zaremba, 1958.

Urbs et castellum Brestzie Litewski à S.R. M. Sueciae die II. Maiji [1]637, die Vero 13. ejusdem mensis deditione Occ...

3rd in collection of 6 engraved plates, mainly after Erik Dahlbergh; siege scene, troops and artillery in foreground, besieged town in center background, town map inset at top center. 3rd in collection of 6 engraved plates, mainly after Erik Dahlbergh; siege scene, troops and artillery in foreground, besieged town in center background, town map inset at top center. 3 oblong and 3 large oblong folios, matted; some margins severely trimmed; some soiled, worn. London, Spencer, 1953. title provided by cataloger

Up to everything

Up to everything

Brown University

Hand-colored aquatint caricature by Berthoud & Son after Lisle; soldier on tip-toes outside building, kissing woman in nightdress who leans out window, nightwatchman in right background. Hand-colored aquatint caricature by Berthoud & Son after Lisle; soldier on tip-toes outside building, kissing woman in nightdress who leans out window, nightwatchman in right background. Small upright folio; margins trimmed close; clean. London, Spencer, 1955.

Up the Alma's height, or, The fusileer

by the author of 'Hearths and Watchfires' ; by the same composer [of] 'L'abbandonata' Song for voice and piano. First line: With willow wreath forlorn. Price 3s/- Colonel George Hatton Colomb was the author of 'Hearths and Watchfires' Giovanni Rommi was the composer of 'L'Abbandonata' "Inscribed to Her Grace The Duchess of Beaufort"--cover. Pl. no. A. 1469.

Unverhoffter besuch

Unverhoffter besuch

Brown University

The King of Rome sits crying on a potty chair as a Russian soldier enters through the door. Napoleon stands in a corner, hidden behind a drapery. The King of Rome sits crying on a potty chair as a Russian soldier enters through the door. Napoleon stands in a corner, hidden behind a drapery. Not in Broadley. 1814 handwritten on mount. From set Napoleonic Caricatures Published in Germany. Dialogue: Russian: Guten Tag Camerad, wo ist der Herr Papa? King of Rome: Vater komm! der Popanz frisst mich! Napoleon: Still, still, Söhnchen, sonst frisst er mich auch! [Russian: Good Day Comrade, where is your Papa? King of Rome: Father come! The Bogeyman will eat me! Napoleon: Quiet, quiet, Son, or else he will eat me too!]

Untyer-ofitsyer

Untyer-ofitsyer

Brown University

1st of 3 unsigned watercolors, probably copied from official documents; standing figure in black uniform and cap, facing slightly right, wearing short sword. 1st of 3 unsigned watercolors, probably copied from official documents; standing figure in black uniform and cap, facing slightly right, wearing short sword. Small upright folio, 3 pieces, matted together; margins intact; soiled, foxed. title in Russian, transliterated and translated by cataloger

Unteroffizier; Obergefreiter

17th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 2 insignia patches with stars on yellow background, 1st with 3 stars, 2nd with 2. 17th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pages of identification; 2 insignia patches with stars on yellow background, 1st with 3 stars, 2nd with 2. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label stamped gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Unteroffizier Mantelkragenpatten entfernt

19th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of soldier in light brown overcoat, gray field cap, with rifle slung over shoulder, one hand in pocket. 19th in suite of 24 original unsigned ink and gouache drawings of uniform figures and insignia; standing figure of soldier in light brown overcoat, gray field cap, with rifle slung over shoulder, one hand in pocket. Unbound; mint condition; in blue cloth portfolio, white leather label st. blue. Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1956.

Unteroffizier im Ausgehanzug

8th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of officer in green uniform, yellow trim, field cap, brown gloves. 8th in collection of 31 sheets with 49 original watercolor drawings of uniform figures, details and insignia, accompanied by 2 typewritten pp. of identification; standing figure of officer in green uniform, yellow trim, field cap, brown gloves. Narrow upright, unbound; clean; in tan cloth case, red leather label st. gold "Czechoslovakia Wehrmacht, World War II. Watercolors". Berlin, Ordens-Sammlung, 1955.

Unterleutnant der Fliegertruppe 1943-1945

16th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of air force officer in light green uniform, right hand behind back. 16th in collection of 50 original watercolors, signed by Knötel; standing uniform figure of air force officer in light green uniform, right hand behind back. Upright, unbound; in red cloth slipcase, red leather label stamped gold; clean. Berlin, Knötel, 1955.

Unterhandlung des Reichstags-Abgeordneten Borrosch mit dem Comandirenden Generalen Grafen Auersperg im Schwerzen-berg...

Lithograph by and after Katzler, printed by J. Rauh; military and government leaders negotiating in palace garden, city skyline in background. Lithograph by and after Katzler, printed by J. Rauh; military and government leaders negotiating in palace garden, city skyline in background. Large oblong folio; margins intact; slightly soiled. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1958.

Unter officier Infanterie ordinaire

One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with halberd. One of a suite of 25 original unsigned watercolor drawings of projected uniform designs, showing standing figure with halberd. Small, unbound; clean; in red box portfolio stamped gold: 'Project for Uniforms KK Household Troops.' New York, Walter Schatzki, 1955

Unter Hingendem Spiel rüdten am 17. Juni unter dem General Vogel v. Faltenstein...

3rd in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; Prussian troops, in blue uniforms, marching into town square; militia in green jackets, welcoming men, women and children in foreground, buildings in background. 3rd in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; Prussian troops, in blue uniforms, marching into town square; militia in green jackets, welcoming men, women and children in foreground, buildings in background. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Unter der Kommandod K. Bair Herrn. Gen. Derogerob ... = Sous le Comandemant du Mons. Général Deroÿ au servis du R. du...

Hand-colored copper engraving by and after Fill; French and Bavarians fighting against Austrians in 1805, artillery and troops in foreground attaching fortifications on hillside in background. Legend also in German. Hand-colored copper engraving by and after Fill; French and Bavarians fighting against Austrians in 1805, artillery and troops in foreground attaching fortifications on hillside in background. Legend also in German. Oblong medium folio, matted folio; plate mark, margins intact. Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Unter der Führung des Oberstlieutenants v. Cranach vom 25. Regiment rüdte am 17. Juni...

5th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene in harbor street, Prussian infantry at right firing on advancing Austrians at left, buildings and ship in background. 5th in collection of 22 [of 24?] numbered hand-colored wood-engraved imagerie plates of Austro-Prussian war scenes, with explanatory text below; battle scene in harbor street, Prussian infantry at right firing on advancing Austrians at left, buildings and ship in background. Oblong folio, unbound; margins; clean, some browning. In blue cloth portfolio, red leather label stamped gold, "Prussian - Austrian War. Neu Ruppin, 1866".

Unter dem Comando des Hrn. Hauptmann Liel mit besonderer Unterstützung des Hr. Hptm. Neuling Adjustirt die gesamte Ma...

Color engraving by and after Feyertag; standing uniform figure of trumpeter. Color engraving by and after Feyertag; standing uniform figure of trumpeter. Small upright folio; plate mark, margins intact; clean. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1956.